
Join B.J. and Sarah each week as they toss the midnight dust into the fire and revisit the eerie world of Are You Afraid of the Dark? From Zeebo the Clown’s haunting giggle to the twisted grin of the Ghastly Grinner, they’re deep-diving into every tale that kept us up at night. Whether you’re a ‘90s kid reliving your goosebumps or just B.J. and Sarah’s moms (as always, thanks for your support!), t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | a year ago |
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Sarah and BJ break down “The Tale of the Room for Rent,” a tale as old as time: about how a pilot killed in combat in World War II returns from beyond the grave to haunt the man he believes killed him—and (even worse!) stole his girlfriend.
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Join Sarah and B.J. for a fiery new episode filled with hometown lore, haunted fire stations, an unexpected PSA reminding kids that their parents love them, and one important lesson: never trust a fire ghost. (A sentence we never expected to write.) ... more
Sarah and B.J. are back…this time with villains! In one of the most iconic (and blue-goo-covered) episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, middle school odd couple Ethan Wood and Hooper Piccalaro find themselves face-to-face with the Ghastly Grinner—... more
Join Sarah and B.J. as they confess their most “illegal” activities—from claw machine heists to the occasional sub-20% tip (allegedly). Along the way, they discuss the things they hated as kids but would probably love today, wonder why no one has hir... more
So nostalgic and entertaining! Love it!
The Midnight Society Rejects is the podcast I never knew I needed, but now don’t know what I’d do without!
As a millennial 90’s kid raised on SNICK and a lifelong enjoyment of spooky tales, getting to relive AYATD through these discussions is a wonderful curated trip down memory lane.
If you’re a fan of the original show, or cheesy horror, or even just the short story medium I highly recommend this podcast!
Love the Midwest vibe (Wisconsinite here) and references to 90’s childhood outside the... more
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Two hosts, BJ Hollars and Sarah Chain Johnson, guide listeners through nostalgic, riff-heavy explorations of Are You Afraid of the Dark? stories. Episodes mix recap, cultural memory, and meta humor while unpacking production quirks, 90s tech and media references, and the series' recurring themes of family, fear, and memory. The banter leans into affectionate nostalgia, playful analysis, and fan-oriented trivia, making it appealing for longtime fans and curious newcomers who enjoy light, reunion-style discussions with personal storytelling woven in. A standout angle is the hosts' willingness to connect classic tales to broader cultural moments, and their chemistry and humor are consistent through diverse tale selections and guest mentions ac... more
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